Project Manager

2024 • Rockford, MI

2d

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the management of multiple projects from business award through 60 days after launch. Works with cross-functional teams to help ensure progress aligns with customer expectations related to timing, cost, and quality. Contributes to internal and external communication efforts.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in engineering, engineering technologies, business, or related field or equivalent experience
• 1–5 years of experience in program management, project coordination, product development, engineering, or manufacturing
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to support multiple programs/projects and manage competing priorities
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Basic understanding of ISO 9000 or similar quality systems

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key contributor and point of contact supporting product development and launch for customer and internally driven programs/projects/products
• Assist in driving program planning activities, goal definition, and coordination with stakeholders
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers (marketing, finance, sales, engineering, operations, etc.) to support alignment on program requirements
• Support Project Team activities including planning new program launches; developing and maintaining project schedules with key milestones; helping define functional deliverables; and communicating plans, schedules, and updates
• Develop an understanding of customer requirements and support communication to the team to help ensure expectations are met
• Provide scheduling support for assigned projects/programs
• Assist in coordinating programs from prototype through delivery phases
• Participate in customer communication during development and early production phases, ensuring clear and timely updates
• Track and report program progress internally and, as needed, externally
• Monitor timing and raise concerns regarding potential delays or cost impacts
• Support communication of customer requirements across internal teams to ensure alignment
• Assist with cost reduction initiatives by supporting project identification and execution efforts
• Monitor project costs and support budget tracking activities
• Assist with tracking tooling, testing, certification, and engineering-related charges
• Help identify program risks and support development of mitigation plans
• Participate in project meetings to support task assignment, tracking, and follow-up as projects progress through phases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level